Euro 2024 injury round-up: Doubts loom over Mbappé comeback as Germany face defence trouble

As Euro 2024 slides towards the business end, Kylian Mbappé's- a tournament favourite - might not be available for France's upcoming game.

Les Bleus head into Group D's last tie against already-eliminated Poland on Wednesday.

France only need one point to book a ticket for the round of 16 as they are tied on four points with the Netherlands, with Austria a point back in third ahead.

Mbappé sustained a broken nose in France's opening 1-0 win over Austria and didn't come off the bench for the 0-0 draw with the Netherlands on Friday.

“It's no secret that he's really looking forward to the next game", said his teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni on Sunday, "and as far as the mask is concerned, he's starting to get used to it, obviously he would have preferred to play without it, but I think if you ask the doctor, he's not going to give him the choice."

France's coach Didier Deschamps has sounded optimistic his star forward could play while wearing a face mask. Mbappé has since featured in a behind-closed-doors match against a local team, suggesting he might be ready to return.

For France, much depends on Mbappé's availability. Antoine Griezmann played further forward against the Netherlands in Mbappé's absence, allowing Aurélien Tchouaméni to come in and bolster the central midfield. If Mbappé returns, Griezmann will likely drop back into midfield, with either Tchouaméni or Adrien Rabiot missing out.

Germany's Antonio Rüdiger strained a hamstring muscle in Germany's 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024, his team said on Monday.

The Real Madrid defender was seen holding his leg as he left the field after Sunday's game, which saw Germany level the score with a header from Niclas Füllkrug in stoppage time.

Germany didn't give any details of